I had ICC open while watching this, and whenever your notify beep (in the video) sounded, I would open my BlitzIn window.

Interesting seeing analysis of these lines from the black perspective. I play the Torre as white sometimes.

I liked the lines with ...b5 and ...e5. Although ...e5 seems good for opening up your bishop (at the cost of opening up the c4 bishop as well).

The discussion of 2 bishops vs. 2 knights was also enlightening. Although it's not exactly a common material imbalance.

18...Kh7 and ...f5 seems like a good plan, although I'd be worried about king safety (as you mention).

If 21.Rxd6 I think you're fine after 21...Bf5.

I'm surprised white played Nxc8. It seems like he's giving up most of his pressure by going into a bishops of opposite color ending. But maybe I'm missing some of the subtlety of the position.

Thanks for the video Excellent discussion of clock management. The time pressure tirade was golden.

Hey Curtains,
Great video! I really enjoyed the commentary. Getting a sense of your thought process is extremely helpful to my own chess analysis. See you at the ICC.
BF

great lessons and interesting explanations.

good video as always

hope you get this guy next time you play him

I guess I feel betrayed, because you promised that you will never lose again, and you did..! I enjoyed understanding more how white set himself up for the end game by trading rooks. Thanks for pointing that out. As always, thanks for the post. I realize that you are human and can make mistakes. You got one strike against you for NOT living up to your promises; but, I am happy that you reassured me that you will NEVER lose again. I believe I can trust you this time. Please don't let me down.